Apartment Maintenance Technician

GSC; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

General Services Corporation (GSC) is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to repair and install appliances across multiple apartment communities in the Chapel Hill area. You will complete work orders, perform electrical and plumbing tasks, and maintain safety and environmental standards.

The role requires a High School Diploma, 1+ year maintenance experience, and a valid driver's license. EPA 608 certification is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• At least 1 year of maintenance repair experience.
• EPA 608 certified preferred but not required.
• Must consent to work with regulated chemicals/materials.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and own transportation.
• Must pass Maintenance Evaluation Test.
• Must provide own hand tools as listed.

Responsibilities

• Repair/installation of appliances including dishwashers, disposals, stoves and refrigerators.
• Complete work orders using Servus Connect ticket system.
• Electrical tasks: replace switches, outlets, and light fixtures.
• Plumbing tasks: sweat copper, install faucets, traps, toilets, and appliances.
• Glazing, caulking, minor carpentry and screening.
• Maintain curb appeal with power blower and pressure washer.
• Complete turns, evictions and major furniture moving.
• Complete exterior/interior maintenance projects as assigned."
• Review O&M Plans and Respiratory Protection Programs.
• Report illegal activity, hazards, disturbances, or pet violations to Leasing Office.
• Perform preventative maintenance inspections.
• Be available for inclement weather maintenance.

Skills

Tool use

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Electrical tools

Plumbing tools

Pipe wrench

Job description

General Services Corporation (GSC) has been in the business of providing multifamily housing since 1971. It is our belief that employees are core to the Company’s continued success and that the Company and its employees must embrace common guiding principles in order to realize that success.

The Company’s guiding principles are trust, honesty, integrity and ethical conduct. Sensitivity and responsiveness to our residents and employees are necessary to the growth and long-term success of the Company and its employees. Employees must be willing to make a commitment to these same principles, without compromise.

We expect every employee to:

1. Conduct any and all communications with our customers, prospects, applicants, residents, or coworkers in a manner consistent with the Company’s Customer Service Program and Philosophy.

2. Ensure adherence to all company policies and procedures.

Locations

• Booker Creek Townhouse Apartments - Chapel Hill
• Franklin Woods - Chapel Hill
• Kingswood - Chapel Hill
• Pinegate - Chapel Hill
• Carolina Apartments - Carrboro
• Estes Park - Carrboro
• Ridgewood - Carrboro
• Royal Park - Carrboro
• University Lake - Carrboro
• Atrium - Durham
• Chapel Tower - Durham
• Colonial Townhouse Apartments - Durham
• Duke Manor - Durham
• Holly Hills - Durham
• Brook Hill Townhouse Apartments - Raleigh
• Bryn Athyn at Six Forks - Raleigh
• Pines of Ashton - Raleigh

Summary

Completing service requests in a timely and proficient manner using excellent customer service skills. Repairing and/or installing all appliances as necessary. Compliance with all environmental and OSHA regulations and company policies. Completing and maintaining paperwork as required.

Responsibilities

• Appliance repair/installation - to include dishwashers, disposals, stoves, and refrigerators. This does not include any task that deals with HVAC/Refrigerate (i.e. CFC, HCFC, HFC, HFO, HC).
• Complete work orders using ticket system Servus Connect.
• Electrical - replacement of switches, outlets, and light fixtures.
• Plumbing - must be able to sweat copper, install faucet washers/stems, traps, toilets, faucet sets, and all appliances (e.g. hot water heater or gas range).
• Glazing, caulking, minor carpentry and screening.
• Maintain curb appeal including but not limited to using power blower, pressure washer and other tools as needed.
• Complete turns, evictions, and major furniture moving.
• Complete exterior/interior maintenance projects as requested by supervisor.
• Reviewing, understanding complying and fulfilling training requirements for the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Plans and Programs.
• Reviewing, understanding complying and fulfilling training requirements for the Operations/Maintenance (O&M) Plans and Respiratory Protection Programs.
• Support the Company’s efforts to ensure the property is enforcing the company standards by reporting any illegal activity, hazards, disturbances, or pet violations to the Leasing Office as soon as possible.
• Perform preventative maintenance program inspections.
• Must be available for inclement weather maintenance, before, during & after.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• At least one year of experience in maintenance repair.
• EPA 608 Certified Type I, Type II or Universal (i.e. CFC certification) preferred but not required.
• Must consent to work with regulated chemicals and/or materials and/or substances.
• Must have a valid driver’s license within the state of residency, an acceptable driving record and own transportation.
• Score at an acceptable level on the Maintenance Evaluation Test.
• Provide own hand tools which must include, but is not limited to: flashlight, level, drill bits, socket set, hammer, screwdriver/assorted, nut driver, wrenches (1/4-3/4), adjustable wrench, files, extension cord, hack saw, sawzall, pipe wrench, pliers/assorted, electric meter, basin wrench, seat/stem wrench, tin snips.
• In accordance with the Respiratory Protection Program, employees must obtain medical clearance to wear a respirator (provided by the Company), be clean-shaven, and consent to wear a respirator.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to use hand tools and power tools.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Positive Interpersonal skills.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• Must be physically able to climb ladders, bend, and crawl into awkward spaces.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Appliance repair/installation - to include dishwashers, disposals, stoves, and refrigerators. This does not include any task that deals with HVAC/Refrigerate (i.e. CFC, HCFC, HFC, HFO, HC).
• Complete work orders using ticket system Servus Connect.
• Electrical - replacement of switches, outlets, and light fixtures.
• Plumbing - must be able to sweat copper, install faucet washers/stems, traps, toilets, faucet sets, and all appliances (e.g. hot water heater or gas range).
• Glazing, caulking, minor carpentry and screening.
• Maintain curb appeal including but not limited to using power blower, pressure washer and other tools as needed.
• Complete turns, evictions and major furniture moving.
• Complete exterior/interior maintenance projects as requested by supervisor.
• Reviewing, understanding complying and fulfilling training requirements for the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Plans and Programs.
• Reviewing, understanding complying and fulfilling training requirements for the Operations/Maintenance (O&M) Plans and Respiratory Protection Programs.
• Support the Company’s efforts to ensure the property is enforcing the company standards by reporting any illegal activity, hazards, disturbances, or pet violations to the Leasing Office as soon as possible.
• Perform preventative maintenance program inspections.
• Must be available for inclement weather maintenance, before, during & after.
• Other duties as assigned.

A valid driver's license and proof of insurance required, along with a passing criminal background check and pre-employment drug testing.

GSC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.